The internet of things will massively increase the amount of data available for analysis by all manner of organizations. However, there are significant barriers to overcome before potential benefits are realized.

The move to ASG marks the start of a physical and logistical separation of systems and services from the ATO, according to TPB, which also said that this will give the agency more control in making IT decisions.

After disappointing results and lost opportunities in the second half of 2012, Melbourne IT is looking to engage large overseas organisations that have previously been keen on snapping up its business units.